If your child is from age 6 - 9 years of age and has a vibrant curiosity, you can join him/her in a quest to find out more about Valentine's Day on February 14. This handy and entertaining paperback provides plenty of information of the origin of this romantic holiday going all the way back to Rome in the first century. For example, Valentine refers to three different Christian martyrs.
Jacqueline Farmer shares where the romantic emphasis came from and the origin of the idea of exchanging cards. Also included are pieces on the symbolism of Cupid, doves, hearts, and flowers. Farmer and illustrators Megan Halsey and Sean Addy present instructions on making your own Valentine's Day card.
Ready for two more bits of information?
• 41,000,000 Valentine's Day cards are exchanged in the U.S. every year.
• About 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their animal companions.
